PAYSON, Ariz. (KSAZ) - UPDATE: Nine people are dead, five of which are children, and another person is still missing after flood waters swept down Ellison Creek at Water Wheel Falls just north of Payson.

According to a spokesperson for the Gila County Sheriff's Office, a total of 14 people were swept down the river when the flood waters arrived on Saturday afternoon at about 3:19 p.m.

GCSO received a 911 call regarding a search and rescue operation around the swimming hole when heavy rain in the area resulted in flash floods.

"There was probably no way they heard that there was a flash flood warning because there was no cellphone service and no radio stations down there either," said David Hornung, a spokesperson with GCSO.

On Monday morning, deputies will continue to search for a 27-year-old man who remains missing.

At this time, First Crossing, Second Crossing, and Water Wheel on Houston Mesa Road are all closed.